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2019 [KJAN] JACKSON Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 113

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Storm Based Warning History

402 
WFUS54 KJAN 170022
TORJAN
MSC023-170115-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0113.191217T0022Z-191217T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
622 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Clarke County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 715 PM CST.

* At 622 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Heidelberg, or 14 miles northeast of Laurel,
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Goodwater around 635 PM CST.
  Quitman and De Soto around 650 PM CST.
  Crandall around 700 PM CST.
  Sykes around 705 PM CST.
  Snell around 715 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 8847 3183 8884 3183 8891 3198 8891
      3223 8843
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 234DEG 36KT 3182 8895 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
088 
WWUS54 KJAN 170038
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
638 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
638 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 638 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Goodwater, or 10 miles south of Quitman, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  De Soto around 645 PM CST.
  Quitman around 650 PM CST.
  Crandall and Sykes around 700 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shubuta.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8879 3199 8889 3223 8843 3192 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 238DEG 37KT 3190 8878 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
175 
WWUS54 KJAN 170052
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
652 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
652 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 652 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near De Soto, or near Quitman, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Crandall around 700 PM CST.
  Sykes around 705 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3193 8873 3208 8866 3223 8843 3192 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 236DEG 35KT 3198 8864 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
725 
WWUS54 KJAN 170101
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
701 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
701 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 701 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Crandall, or 9 miles east of Quitman, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Clarke County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3196 8867 3210 8862 3223 8843 3196 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 234DEG 36KT 3204 8855 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
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402 
WFUS54 KJAN 170022
TORJAN
MSC023-170115-
/O.NEW.KJAN.TO.W.0113.191217T0022Z-191217T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
622 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Clarke County in east central Mississippi...

* Until 715 PM CST.

* At 622 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located near Heidelberg, or 14 miles northeast of Laurel,
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Goodwater around 635 PM CST.
  Quitman and De Soto around 650 PM CST.
  Crandall around 700 PM CST.
  Sykes around 705 PM CST.
  Snell around 715 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 8847 3183 8884 3183 8891 3198 8891
      3223 8843
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 234DEG 36KT 3182 8895 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
Permalink to 201912170038-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
088 
WWUS54 KJAN 170038
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
638 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
638 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 638 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Goodwater, or 10 miles south of Quitman, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  De Soto around 645 PM CST.
  Quitman around 650 PM CST.
  Crandall and Sykes around 700 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Shubuta.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3184 8879 3199 8889 3223 8843 3192 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 238DEG 37KT 3190 8878 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
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175 
WWUS54 KJAN 170052
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
652 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
652 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 652 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near De Soto, or near Quitman, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Crandall around 700 PM CST.
  Sykes around 705 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3193 8873 3208 8866 3223 8843 3192 8847
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 236DEG 35KT 3198 8864 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW
Permalink to 201912170101-KJAN-WWUS54-SVSJAN
725 
WWUS54 KJAN 170101
SVSJAN

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
701 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

MSC023-170115-
/O.CON.KJAN.TO.W.0113.000000T0000Z-191217T0115Z/
Clarke MS-
701 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CST FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY...
    
At 701 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Crandall, or 9 miles east of Quitman, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Clarke County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3196 8867 3210 8862 3223 8843 3196 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 234DEG 36KT 3204 8855 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

TW

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